Hurricane Sandy: Malloy Signs Declaration Of Emergency

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In advance of Hurricane Sandy’s likely impact on Connecticut, Gov. Dannel Malloy declared a state of emergency Saturday. This provides him with a number of emergency powers, including:

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has issued a state of emergency as Hurricane Sandy approaches the region.
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by Staff Report

10/27/2012 12:40 p.m.

* The ability to modify or suspend any state statute, regulation or requirement such as altering work hours, waiving licensing requirements, etc.;

* The ability to order civil preparedness forces into action; and

* The ability to designate vehicle and person routes and movements.

“The forecast path of Hurricane Sandy has convinced me that the signing of this declaration is necessary and will help us react more quickly and effectively in the event of a serious weather event,” Malloy said. “This storm needs to be taken seriously and just as the state is taking preparatory actions, I encourage the public and all of the state’s utility companies to do the same.”

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